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Halle Bailey Speaks Out on ‘Little Mermaid’ Backlash

​Singer and actress Halle Bailey starred in Disney’s 2023 live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” Though the movie was well-received by many, Bailey faced backlash from the moment her casting was announced in 2019. Most notably, some traditionalist fans objected to a racebended version of the famed Disney character. Now, years later and ahead of her new movie, “You, Me & Tuscany,” she’s reacting to the harsh comments.. Halle Bailey Details Dealing With Backlash From ‘The Little Mermaid’. Jeffrey Mayer/JTMPhotos, Int’l. / MEGA. Bailey has experienced quite a bit since starring in “The Little Mermaid.” She became a mother in December 2023 and later went through a very public breakup with content creator DDG. Now, in a new interview with The Independent, she’s opening up about dealing with backlash associated with playing the famed Disney character.. She called working on the movie “a beautiful experience for me.” Bailey continued, “And I feel like it taught me to listen to myself and the good voices inside. I learned how to block out the noise. How do I explain it… It was actually freeing to be in the middle of this conversation where so many different opinions were coming in, and they were so opposite from one another…”. The actress continued, “I felt like I was watching myself inside a cup, seeing how people react to it… Growing up in the industry can really develop your sense of self, and for me, it keeps me grounded in a way. I know for some people it’s the opposite, but I just always think to myself, ‘None of this is real.’”. Bailey Also Says The Entertainment Industry Isn’t What Matters In Life. MEGA. Bailey first began showing her talents to the world in 2011, when she and her sister, Chloe Bailey, launched their YouTube Channel. After that, the sibling duo Chloe X Halle released two studio albums, with the latest being 2020’s critically acclaimed “Ungodly Hour.”. However, Bailey can separate the art from the industry and continued in her interview with The Independent by discussing what the backlash against “The Little Mermaid” taught her: to remain grounded.. She said, “I love feeling small, realizing that the world is so big and beautiful and I’m just a tiny, tiny part of it. The fact I’m here is a blessing, and I’m grateful [to be doing music and acting], but at the same time, this is not what matters in life. What matters is keeping our feet on the ground and holding the people we love.”. Fans Are Offering Mixed Reactions To Bailey’s Comments. MEGA. Following Bailey’s comments about the “The Little Mermaid” backlash going viral, many social media users reacted. While some offered compassion for Bailey and what she endured while promoting the film, others say the backlash wasn’t about racism, but rather wanting to retain the character’s original identity.. One person who felt for Bailey said, “I hate that she had to deal with such horrible racism. She sh  

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Melissa Gilbert Blasts ‘Vindictive’ Parents Of Her Husband’s Accusers In Audio Recording

​An audio recording has surfaced, capturing Melissa Gilbert lashing out at the parents of two children who accused her husband, Timothy Busfield, of sexual abuse.. The furious footage of the actress was released after she gave her first interview since Busfield’s brief arrest, saying their life is “done,” even if the actor is cleared of the charges.. Melissa Gilbert noted that she didn’t speak out before now to honor the request of his lawyers, but decided to address the situation now because they’ve been “hearing and reading too much untruth.”. Jordan Hinton/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Gilbert went off on the parents of two children who accused her husband, Busfield, of abuse.. The actor-director was arrested briefly after being officially charged with child sex abuse on January 9, in connection with the alleged incidents involving minors, which are said to have occurred on the set of Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady.”. In a November 2025 interview with Albuquerque Police detective Marvin Brown, the “Little House on the Prairie” star joined her husband for the session and sounded angry while addressing the parents of her husband’s accusers.. “You’re here with my wife, Melissa Gilbert, and I,” Busfield tells the detective on the call before Brown goes ahead to read him his Miranda rights.. Elsewhere in their conversation, the actor told the detective that he was never alone with the boys and that all he wanted to do was to create a playful environment on the set of the film.. “It’s ridiculous that I would ever be inappropriate with the little boys,” Busfield said in the recording obtained by USA Today.. MEGA. During the interview, Gilbert defended her husband and shared her belief that the case won’t help the alleged victims/. “It’s cruel, and it’s vindictive, and it’s disgusting. And in my opinion, that does nothing to help these children. It only hurts them,” she told the cop.. The actress seemingly approved of the way Busfield handled things on the set of the film, as she described it as friendly, while also explaining that he only wanted to make them comfortable.. “It’s really important that the kids feel comfortable with the people they’re working with. So, it’s just standard practice to become as friendly with them as possible so that they trust you, so they open up on screen,” she told Brown. “I always admired the way Tim works with children because he makes them so comfortable.”. ravis Wade/WENN.com Newscom/ MEGA. Gilbert hinted that she and her husband used to be close to the parents of the boys, and would often host cast parties in their house that had the boys and their parents in attendance. Sometimes, they’ll also attend other parties hosted by the families of other cast and crew members.. “Adorable boys. They’re boys,” she said. “They’re cute, fun little boys. I mean, I’ve Christmas shopped for them. I know them.”. “These are good kids,” Busfield added. “These  

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Gavin Rossdale Reveals What It Was Like Living Next To Britney Spears

​In an April 2026 appearance on Sirius XM’s Page Six Radio, Gavin Rossdale described Britney Spears as a “real character” and recalled the time she came over to his house and swam with him and the kids when they were younger, an anecdote Spears had discussed in the past. “Of course,” he said, “how could you forget that?” He noted that they had been neighbors and that Spears “got on really well” with Kingston, Zuma and Apollo, describing her as “lovely” and “amazing” and calling her “a great swimmer.”

The hosts asked whether Rossdale’s children got along with Spears’ two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and he admitted they were often too busy chatting with Britney to pay much mind to anything else. He also opened up about his parenting, explaining that his goal was not to raise “jerks.” “That’s all I put my mind to, not forcing any doctrine on them. Not too many guardrails,” he said. “Just be there and make them be cool and nice and kind and sort of interested in other people. And not self-obsessed.” He added that his aim was to lift their heads up to the world and help them become good people, and he believes they did.

Rossdale’s relationship with Gwen Stefani after their 2015 split was touched on as well. She later married Blake Shelton in 2021, which added another dynamic to their co-parenting. “It’s an interesting kind of [relationship],” he told Fox News Digital in March. “It’s a two-lane highway, you know, but they don’t ever seem to merge, which is fine.” He continued, saying that she’s probably doing the best she can and that he is too, with the kids growing up, making him a proud proponent of the system.

Britney Spears has since reconnected with her two sons after the end of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021. On March 30, she shared several photos and videos of herself on a yacht with Sean Preston and Jayden James, whom she shares with Kevin Federline. In the captions, she referenced staying present and even referenced a “Titanic” moment, underscoring the milestone moment as the family moved forward. Fans noted the significance of the moment as Spears’ family life continued to unfold.  

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Steven Soderbergh Disappoints ‘Star Wars’ Fans With Adam Driver’s Ben Solo Movie Update

​Director Steven Soderbergh has a disappointing update for “Star Wars” fans hoping to see Adam Driver reprise his role as Ben Solo in a future movie. The villainous Kylo Ren, who first appeared in 2015’s “The Force Awakens,” was later redeemed in 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker,” which was also the last “Star Wars” film released in theaters. Although Ben Solo seemingly passed away at the end of the sequel trilogy, Driver and Soderbergh had an idea to continue Ben’s story. Unfortunately, top Disney execs did not, leading to the film’s cancellation. Despite a significant fan campaign to get the movie back on track, especially with changes in both Lucasfilm and Disney’s leadership, Soderbergh revealed that the movie is “done” and that he has moved on to other projects.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. In January, Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as President of Lucasfilm and was replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. Two months later, Josh D’Amaro officially succeeded Bob Iger as Disney CEO. With so much change in leadership, “Star Wars” fans were hopeful that the Ben Solo film, tentatively dubbed “The Hunt for Ben Solo,” would finally come to fruition.. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case. While promoting his upcoming film “The Christophers,” director Steven Soderbergh told The Playlist that the film is dead, saying, “Look, if it was gonna happen, it would have happened.”. “It’s that simple,” he added, giving a clear “Nope” when asked if he would ever return to the project.. MEGA. Soderbergh was also asked about a fan rumor suggesting that Tony Gilroy’s highly successful Disney+ series “Andor” sparked the idea of bringing Ben Solo back to life. Soderbergh shot that idea down, saying that conversations with Driver had actually started before the “Andor” premiere.. “Well, I don’t want to say [it had no influence], because then it makes it seem like, you know, ‘I watched ‘Andor,’ and it had absolutely no impact on me,’ which is not true, it was great,” he explained. “But this was [all] before ‘Andor’ aired. Adam and I started talking, and this would have been almost three years ago now.”. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Soderbergh still valued the project as a valuable creative exercise, even if it is no longer moving forward.. “I don’t regret one minute of the time we spent working on that,” he said. “I felt the work was good. It’s just good for you to be in that room and working on it. It’s like CrossFit—it’s good for you. It’ll have a residual effect that will be unexpected at some point.”. Instead of lingering on regrets, it seems Soderbergh is taking a page out of Kylo Ren’s book and is ready to “let the past die” and move on to other projects.. “As soon as it became apparent, OK, not gonna happen, I sat down and started writing [something else],” Soderbergh said. “It’s like, ‘OK, new scenario, let’s get cracking.’ At a certai  

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Nikki Glaser Reveals Unusual Relationship Dynamic With Her Boyfriend

​Nikki Glaser is opening up about her unconventional approach to her relationship with Chris Convy, sharing why she encourages him to “hook up” with other women. The comedian’s candid comments offer a glimpse into her views on love and commitment, sparking conversation about the boundaries and dynamics that work for different couples.. Starbuck/ AFF-USA.COM / MEGA. On the “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode released on April 8, Nikki Glaser talked candidly about her relationship with her long-time boyfriend, producer Chris Convy. She told host Alex Cooper that she doesn’t mind if her boyfriend were to “hook up” with other people. However, the comedian said that it was “not a two-way street.”. “I’m not someone who likes to hook up when I’m in a relationship. I don’t really care about that. But I don’t care if someone else were to. In fact, I kind of like it,” she explained.. Glaser said she has urged Convy to “go out there” to be with someone, since she’s attracted to “a guy who other girls want.” Without sharing any details, the comedian said that her boyfriend has “done some stuff” outside their relationship, which she said was “fun” to hear. “Sometimes I’m too busy to be really sexy, so I’m like, ‘Go out and get some attention’,” she said.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Glaser also discussed the concept of soulmates and why she doesn’t believe in it. According to the two-time Golden Globes host, there are too many people in the world, and the odds of finding the one are low.. “I don’t believe in soulmates, and I do believe you have to go like, you know what, ‘This is the best I can do right now, and I’m just gonna cash in my chips because I probably could do better, but who knows?’” she explained.. Glaser shared that Convy has the same beliefs, adding that she does not think she’s the “love of his life.”. “I mean, I’m a love of his life… There’s probably a woman that is so much more compatible for him than me, like would be so much better, like truly,” she said frankly.. MEGA. Despite urging her partner to have hookups with others, Glaser still has boundaries. In a 2022 interview with Graham Bensinger, the comedian said Convy was her “first real boyfriend,” and his fun nature made him attractive to her.. “I’m a weirdo, and I like my boyfriend to at least entertain the idea of being with other women,” Glaser shared. However, she clarified her stance, saying that although she’s fine with him sleeping with other women, she draws the line if there’s an emotional attachment.. “Everyone has their own kinky thing. My thing is, I don’t mind that,” she added.. OConnor-Arroyo/AFF-USA.com / MEGA. In March 2025, Glaser appeared on the “goop” podcast, where host Gwyneth Paltrow asked about her relationship. Paltrow asked her whether she really wouldn’t mind if Convy had relations with other women, to which Glaser replied that it had happened a couple of t  

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‘Euphoria’ Star Raises Eyebrows Over Facial Transformation At L.A. Premiere: ‘What Did They Do To Her?’

​Alexa Demie stunned fans with her noticeably different look and facial appearance while attending the “Euphoria” season 3 premiere in L.A.. Fans of the show flooded social media with wild reactions, as some wondered if the actress had lost a lot of weight or had “buccal fat” removed due to how unrecognizable she looked, especially in comparison to her Maddy character in the series.. The third season of “Euphoria” sees Alexa Demie and the rest of the actors, including Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, placed five years in the future, with the show creator explaining that the time jump “felt like a natural place” for them to be.. Alexa Demie Looked Different For ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere. Michael Mattes/AdMedia / MEGA. Fans who attended the “Euphoria” premiere on Tuesday in L.A. might have walked past Alexa Demie without realizing it, as the actress had a different appearance from what she looks like in the series.. For the event, the 35-year-old ditched her character’s dark, sharp-winged eyeliner and straight hair for a more minimalist, fresh face look, while leaving her hair to flow freely down her back.. She wore a plunging silver-and-black striped off-the-shoulder gown for the event and was all smiles as she posed for the camera, something that wasn’t quite seen with her sassy character in the film.. Fans’ Reactions To The New Look Were Mixed. CraSH/imageSPACE / MEGA. Demie’s look was so unrecognizable that several fans took to social media to speculate on what exactly was going on with the actress.. Some seemed to love the new look, with one person writing, “Apart from the makeup, are people usually this pretty? Look at how elegant she looks, perfect face card you would always want to see on a dinner date.”. “She looks so beautiful and amazing, her hair and her makeup look very natural and beautiful,” another individual noted.. However, many were critical of Demie’s transformation, with some speculating that she used Ozempic or some sort of cosmetic procedure to achieve it.. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. “She looks pretty, but she was prettier with fuller, chubby cheeks,” an X user wrote, while another said, “Ozempic is doing too much damage to the community.”. Someone else suggested that she “looked way better compared to how she’s looking now,” adding that they “just hope it’s not drugs.”. “Buccal fat removal is the DEVIL… save my gfs from the scourge of cosmetic surgery, dear god,” another user wrote.. A third critic said, “REINSTALL THE BUCCAL FAT NOW! YA’LL WOMEN GOTTA STOP DOING THIS TO YOURSELVES!”. About The New’ Euphoria’ Season. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA. “Euphoria” season 3 premieres on HBO on Sunday, April 12, and will see a significant time jump as Demie and her other costars pick up five years from when they left off in season 2.. They are all now out of college and are grappling with the struggles of adulthood.. Demie’s character Maddy works a  

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